Mazda Switches To USB Keys

kv9 writes "The new Mazda Sassou while being 'cool and promoting a positive state of mind' has a most important feature, that every geek will love. Instead of the classic key it uses a usb flash drive for starting up. The key can also be used to transfer things like driving instructions or music to the car's hard drive."

Comments

Driving Instructions?

[dave-tx]

The key can also be used to transfer things like driving instructions

Sorry, but I don't want to be on the freeway with someone who needs instructions on how to drive.

Re:great, another point of failure

[Evil Adrian]

Why are you running over your keys? Are you stupid? Or are you just making a stupid argument for argument's sake?

Who has ever run over their keys, incidentally? Seems like the keys need to be IN THE CAR IN THE FIRST PLACE for the thing to even be running to run something over.

Your post angered me. Almost irrationally so. But I think I'm right.

Re:great, another point of failure

[ari_j]

Wow. There are officially four Nodaks on Slashdot. :)

Re:Better than most.

[LightningBolt!]

Not many people seem to know all you need is the VIN and a contact at a dealer to get a key, as well... and the VIN is visible on modern cars through the windshield

To be more specific, you need to have a sketchy contact at a dealer. In real terms, this translates to "anyone in sales or financing".

Re:This is a BAD idea.

[Octagon Most]

"I can duplicate a USB key in just a few minutes while you're in the bathroom.

Since my keys are always in my pocket I will probably find your actions suspicious.